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Originally Posted by tanaruz
I've done some searching and queries. I may have a solid answer to the question on hand. But I need you to send me some pics of the 'BARAT' or the TANG RIVET. This (and some other aspects of the blade), according to a very knowledeable person on Bicol blades would determine the answer to our questions.
The 'barat' is the rivet at the tip of the hilt.
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Hi Yves,
First, thank you for your response!
I will post pictures from top of the hilts but I guess that they won't be of great help, both tang ends are rotted away from corrosion. Just give me some time to take pictures.
Regards,
Detlef